EPTAlso i'm getting sick of all dumb American laws, ruining e-sports!
Razer and FXO send Leenock and Lucky to IPL3 - Page 11
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skrotcyk
Sweden432 Posts
Also i'm getting sick of all dumb American laws, ruining e-sports! | ||
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zul
Germany5427 Posts
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sVnteen
Germany2238 Posts
but gl to inori then eventhough i really hope some foreigners make it out of open and not just koreans  | ||
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taLbuk
Madagascar1879 Posts
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DoomsVille
Canada4885 Posts
On October 01 2011 01:52 skrotcyk wrote: Well, what about Stephano isn't he like 16 or 17? Also i'm getting sick of all dumb American laws, ruining e-sports! He's 18. And how can you fault a casino for not wanting 15/16 year olds inside? lol | ||
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DoomsVille
Canada4885 Posts
On October 01 2011 01:23 wichenks wrote: hear hear, leenock should be allowed to go. The way the OP made it sound was that they were "afraid" he would touch the machines. Seems a little wierd They get fined up the ass if a minor gets near enough to touch slots/tables. There are very strict laws related to casinos and gambling (as there should be). | ||
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crystyxn
Romania254 Posts
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CatNzHat
United States1599 Posts
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skrotcyk
Sweden432 Posts
On October 01 2011 02:05 taLbuk wrote: While I agree that it sucks he cannot attend, IPL made it very clear that spectators must be 21, and contestants must be 18 or older. They knew very well the rules going into the venue of choice, blaming "stupid American laws" is laughable. Well I was thinking more of Americans laws in general, there's often problems with VISA etc when players are traveling to U.S. Like I can travel in entire Europe without showing my face huh? | ||
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Modeath
United States68 Posts
On October 01 2011 02:07 DoomsVille wrote: He's 18. And how can you fault a casino for not wanting 15/16 year olds inside? lol You can't but you can fault the people at IPL for deciding to run a event for a game that some of the top players are under 18 in a place that wouldnt allow those players to enter. Its not the casino's fault its all IPL hopefully IPL 4 if its live has more forsight in where they decide to run it. | ||
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VirgilSC2
United States6151 Posts
Yes, it's understandable that people are frustrated that they cannot attend if under the age of 21 (or 18 if you got hired by IPL, or are a 'competitor'), but it's not fair to take it out on a whole nation (the same nation that brings you multiple fan-favorite pro's, MLG, NASL, etc.). I think it was very professional of the casinos to work around the 21+ age limit for Staff and Players, but going any lower than that can leave them in a lot of legal trouble if something goes wrong. | ||
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Dknight
United States5223 Posts
On September 30 2011 20:52 deadjawa wrote: Well, wait a second. One of the reasons I bought a 100 dollar ticket to IPL was precisely because it is age restricted. Drinks in the venue, gambling on site, and a more likeminded crowd are some of the advantages for me. I understand not wanting restrictions on the players, but keep in mind the advantages of having ipl at an adult venue. I couldn't agree more. While I unfortunately can't make it due to grad school, the location itself was almost enough to convince me to go. The best times I've had at BW events (BlizzCon, WWI, and now for SC2 Barcraft), were all at adult venues. | ||
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ArchDC
Malaysia1996 Posts
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BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
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Ownos
United States2147 Posts
On October 01 2011 06:23 VirgilSC2 wrote: I really can't believe all the USA hate in this thread. Yes, it's unfortunate that Leenock cannot attend, but when you look at it, he's really a unique scenario, along with Pokebunny. The MAJORITY of Professional Gamers are over the age of 18. Yes, it's understandable that people are frustrated that they cannot attend if under the age of 21 (or 18 if you got hired by IPL, or are a 'competitor'), but it's not fair to take it out on a whole nation (the same nation that brings you multiple fan-favorite pro's, MLG, NASL, etc.). I think it was very professional of the casinos to work around the 21+ age limit for Staff and Players, but going any lower than that can leave them in a lot of legal trouble if something goes wrong. It's not American law. It's just New Jersey. I don't see how they can make a law for minors who most probably don't have any money to gamble away in the first place. I've been going to Las Vegas with family since I was 6. | ||
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WhoIsYou
United States12 Posts
Well, at least he'll be in Providence. I'll be there for sure since I live nearby. | ||
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bittman
Australia8759 Posts
On October 01 2011 06:23 VirgilSC2 wrote: I really can't believe all the USA hate in this thread. Yes, it's unfortunate that Leenock cannot attend, but when you look at it, he's really a unique scenario, along with Pokebunny. The MAJORITY of Professional Gamers are over the age of 18. Yes, it's understandable that people are frustrated that they cannot attend if under the age of 21 (or 18 if you got hired by IPL, or are a 'competitor'), but it's not fair to take it out on a whole nation (the same nation that brings you multiple fan-favorite pro's, MLG, NASL, etc.). I think it was very professional of the casinos to work around the 21+ age limit for Staff and Players, but going any lower than that can leave them in a lot of legal trouble if something goes wrong. There are a lot of up and coming interesting players who aren't quite yet 18 at least in Korea. But yeah, don't get any of the USA hate. I always thought it was IPL shooting themselves in the foot by putting it in a casino which required them to set an age limit anyway, but it seemed fine until someone who indeed is a young star couldn't make it. Now it seems silly again =/ Actually I blame the hotel if anything. Silly hotel =/ | ||
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ENM_Alexb
United States129 Posts
On October 01 2011 02:16 crystyxn wrote: LEENOCK HWAITING YAY LEENOCK HWA- err...waiting....to turn 18 | ||
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iYiYi
United States489 Posts
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American Samoa894 Posts
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